Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Side Oil Seal
REPLACEMENT
1) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Loosen the wheel nuts.
4) Lift up the vehicle
5) Remove the wheels.
6) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7) Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear differential.
1) Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor cable from the clamp.
2) Disconnect the connector and remove the nut to remove the rear vehicle height sensor. (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side
only)
3) Remove the bolts which secure the rear stabilizer link to the rear lateral link.
4) Remove the bolts which secure the shock absorber to the rear lateral link.